Remembrance Day

On Monday 11 November our school community will gather on the front cement at 10.55am, to acknowledge and commemorate Remembrance Day. We will pause to remember those who have died in war, and to pray for attacks and cruelty throughout the world. We will continue to pray for peace and to think about what we are doing as individuals, as a community and as a country to bring God’s peace into the world.

First Holy Communion

Our final class will be held next Wednesday 13 November from 6.30-7.30pm. The retreat day is held the following Wednesday in the Parish Centre. Children will come to school and leave school as normal. They will wear their school uniform and will need their crunch & sip, recess, drink bottle and pencil case (pencils, glue, scissors). A sausage sizzle for lunch will be provided. (However, your child is welcome to bring something else if required). The students have just recently celebrated their First Reconciliation and have prepared thoughtfully and reverently for their First Holy Communion. May God and all of the St Columbkille’s community keep you in their prayers.

First Holy Communion Helpers

On Saturday 23 November and Sunday 24 November our First Holy Communion Masses will occur. To help with this event I ask all parents and carers of students in Year 2 who are able to help at either Mass to contact myself or the school office. Parents assist with the serving of food and tea/coffee, etc. and the setting up and packing away. Approximately 4 parents are needed at each event. If you are able to assist on one of these days, or the Friday afternoon beforehand, it would be greatly appreciated. I know you will also value the assistance when your child is in Year 3 next year.

Mission Month

Remember to send in any loose change you have for our class Mission boxes. On Friday 22 November our Mini Vinnies have organised a mufti-day to raise money for the people of Ghana, our focus country, as well as run sports activities for Years 2 & 3.

Joanne Herring - Religious Education Co-ordinator